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Blackstone tortellini cooked on griddle with sausage, cheese pasta, and vegetables

Blackstone Tortellini

3 from 3 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Blackstone tortellini is a fast, flavorful griddle dinner — cheese-filled pasta seared on the flat-top with garlic, sautéed vegetables, and your favorite sauce. On the table in about 20 minutes.

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound tortellini, cheese, spinach, or meat-filled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce, marinara, Alfredo, or pesto
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh basil or parsley, for serving

Instructions

  • Boil the tortellini per the package, pulling it about 1 minute early (just shy of al dente). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Preheat the Blackstone griddle over medium heat and add the olive oil.
  • Sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until the onion is translucent, 3–4 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes in the last minute to blister.
  • Add the cooked tortellini and toss with the vegetables. Let it sit undisturbed for a minute to take on light color.
  • Pour in the pasta sauce and stir to coat. Loosen with reserved pasta water if needed. Lower the heat for cream-based sauces so they don't break.
  • Scatter the parmesan over the top and let it melt in.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, finish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve straight off the griddle.

Equipment

  • Blackstone griddle (or large flat-top / skillet)
  • Griddle spatula or scraper

Notes

  • Don't fully cook the pasta in the pot — it finishes on the griddle.
  • Don't crowd the flat-top; sear in a single layer so it browns instead of steams.
  • Add cooked Italian sausage, grilled chicken, or shrimp for a protein boost.
  • Store leftovers airtight up to 3 days; reheat on the griddle with a splash of water or sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 16gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 1144mgPotassium: 311mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1074IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 224mgIron: 3mg